Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our esteemed client based in Tygervalley, Western Cape, has an exciting 12-month contract (with the option to renew) for a SENIOR IT Project Manager in a hybrid working environment.

R300 - R494 per hour (depending on current rate per hour and experience)

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the IT industry, including at least 5 years focused on software development, supported by a relevant IT Degree or Diploma, and will possess solid experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies as well as working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, JIRA Portfolio, and Confluence.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, followed by a successful transition into project management.

Qualifications And Experience:

• IT Degree or Diploma
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another recognized project management certification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the IT industry
• At least 5 years focused on software development.
• Demonstrate experience and sound knowledge of the system development lifecycle processes and methods from business concept to deployment stages.
• Experience working in the Financial Services or Insurance industry is a significant advantage.
• Sound experience working with stakeholders at different levels across organisations/divisions; both on-shore and off-shore, face-to-face and remote.
• Demonstrate experience in applying industry-standard project management methodologies and processes. Working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of the Scrum method strongly preferred.
• Experience in using JIRA, and Confluence.
• Well-honed MS Office skills.
• Agile and Scrum Method and Tool experience (JIRA, JIRA Portfolio and Confluence suggested).
• Stakeholder management
• Financial and business acumen.
• Foster and support the Agile approach.